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Beyond COP29: How Higher Ed Can Drive Year-Round Climate Action
MSc student and COP veteran Valery Salas Flores explores the role of students, universities and researchers in the climate negotiations process and shares practical tips for getting involved.
India and South Africa among solar ‘business hotspots’- Oxford report
Drawing on the first comprehensive dataset of over 2,300 renewable energy start-ups across Africa and South Asia, a team led by the University of Oxford reveals current ‘hotspots’ and future business opportunities.
Big Oil Shouldn't Celebrate Shell's Dutch Court Win
Bloomberg Climate Columnist Lara Williams spoke to Dr Thom Wetzer about Shell's "Pyrrhic victory” in the courts.
Oxford's student voices at COP29
The University of Oxford highlights students participating in COP29, including Smith School DPhil candidates Benjamin Attia and Natasha Lutz.
Shell Wins Appeal Against Landmark Carbon-Emissions Ruling
Dr Thom Wetzer was quoted in The Wall Street Journal on Shell's court victory, which overturned a ruling that required its emissions to reduce by 45%. He told the paper that the win might be a "Pyrrhic victory that merely delays the inevitable."
Shell’s successful appeal will not end climate lawsuits against firms, say experts
Dr Thom Wetzer told The Guardian that a court ruling in Shell's favour has led the door "wide open" for future litigations. "Companies should act in anticipation of this norm being enforceable or face significant legal risk," he said.
‘Decarbonisation is a marathon — it will continue, despite supportive or obstructive US Presidents’
The Economic Times interviews Sam Fankhauser at COP29, in a wide-ranging discussion touching on renewable energy, climate change policy, and current affairs.
Nature Funding Falls Short At COP16. Now What?
Forbes highlights recent research from Nathalie Seddon on the impact of nature-based solutions on jobs and resilience of local communities as well as on climate and biodiversity targets.
Oxford University academics call for ambitious actions at UN Climate Change Conference COP29
As COP29 kicks off in Baku, Oxford Smith School academics will be on the ground contributing their insights and expertise to help ensure the negotiations are grounded in the latest science and research.
Why the world needs a carbon removal budget, not just a carbon budget
Ben Caldecott and Injy Johnstone outline the concept of a global 'carbon removal budget' in this guest post for the World Economic Forum.
Energy transition well underway despite interest rate setbacks
A new report from the Oxford Sustainable Finance Group investigates the impact of rising interest rates on renewable energy and concludes that the energy transition continues at pace.
EU-Klimadienst sieht Erderwärmung schon 2024 über 1,5 Grad
This year looks set to be the warmest on record, according to the Copernicus Institute. Dr Steve Smith explained that, while the 1.5 degree target has significant symbolic value, it is not clearly defined.